Sunset Motel

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Original Route 66 Room | Mini fridge
Classic Route 66 Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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501 East Central Avenue (Old Route 66), Moriarty, NM, 87035
  • Place, Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, US Southwest Soaring Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Moriarty Civic Center
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Original Route 66 Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Route 66 Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Route 66 Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Route 66 Four Bed Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Route 66 Three Bed Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic (Pet Free) Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sunset Motel

A garden, barbecues and a picnic area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Sunset Motel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Sunset Motel's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include a car charging station and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 14 minutes by foot from Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum and a 2-minute drive from Moriarty Civic Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
Sunset Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Moriarty motel.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1959
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless motel with friendly staff. I’d definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was clean and the staff was great.would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rt 66 motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Very nice people and helpful. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nostalgic place, well kept for its age and very thoughtfull details for visitors! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome place! Everyone should stay in a classic well kept motor lodge like this one at least once in their lives.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the real gems on Route 66! We stayed here for the 2023 annular eclipse and were happy to have a chance to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice owners. Had a breakfast bag ready for us when we checked in. Room was older(duh) but clean and had a refrigerator and microwave which we used. Beds were comfortable as we spent one night and just passing through. It was safe and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! It's very authentic and the owners are the most amazing people. The room has a gas heater & got warm instantly when I arrived frozen to the bone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family run motel. Room was clean, bed comfortable, excellent tv/internet. Place look well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check in was super easy and the lady was so sweet and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable . It was like traveling back in time. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Hosts were delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora

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

Great stay

Staff was very friendly, rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LIESL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay, very clean, very friendly, with added touches that show the owners care for travelers to have a good experience. There's a fine pet walk area and even pet blankets supplied. I highly recommend staying here if you are in the Moriarty area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is fabulous! Quiet and relaxing, great vibe, and super cool staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

marianne j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute themed motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel from 1959 was such a fun place. Clean and kitsch. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceptional greeting, cleanliness, amenities - everything! And a beautiful guard cat!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff ar check in was great. Ckean, quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly, clean and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randal

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE ENJOYED OUR STAY. THE HOST WERE SUPER NICE. ROOMS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat. Owned by the same family since they built it in 1959. The owners take pride in this place, and it shows.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025