Southwest Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Grants with free parking

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self parking
Lobby
Vending machine
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Traditional Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Grants

Southwest Motel places you within a short walk of Truman Park and within a mile (2 km) of Grants Chamber of Commerce and Mining Museum. The 24 rooms at this hotel include microwaves, LCD TVs, and dining tables.

What's nearby

  • Cibola General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Grants Chamber of Commerce and Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • New Mexico State University-Grants Library - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blake's Lotaburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Southwest Motel

Hotel in Grants with free parking
Guests staying at Southwest Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a vending machine. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
36-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Microwaves, free long-distance calls, and free local calls are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 10:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Southwest Motel Hotel
Southwest Motel Grants
Southwest Motel Hotel Grants

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Southwest Motel?

This hotel is located in Grants within a short 11-minute walk of Truman Park. You'll also find El Malpais National Conservation Area and Cibola National Forest within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Southwest Motel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Southwest Motel include a casino?

No, Southwest Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Southwest Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Southwest Motel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Southwest Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Southwest Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Southwest Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Southwest Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Southwest Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Southwest Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Southwest Motel.

Southwest Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying in vintage or retro motels and this was great! Manager was so friendly and addressed our requests. In addition, location was within a mile of a brewery that we drove a few hours to experience...which was also retro! We want to support small business and local motels whenever possible. We recommend this one!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhianna, Westminster

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk manager was nice. Upon checking in, she said they don’t usually rent out this room. The wall heater did not work so she brought an old ceramic heater to the room. Extension cords running throughout the room. It was a cold night and the portable heater didn’t do much to warm the room. The immediate area was old, not much nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Juventino

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Work in progress

While it’s clear the new owners are working hard to improve the motel, there is still a bit of work to go. I do hope they can make it a go though. The overall rating we saw online was really high so our expectations were far more then what we experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic road trip sleepover

The owners are about 4 months into a remodel. Some items not yet completed. Ie bathroom floor and missing closet rod. The staff was exceptionally helpful. We just needed a basic sleepover on a road trip that was pet friendly. This is a very basic and nostalgic Route 66 style motel. The bed was comfy. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kristina, yoder

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and the old time ambiance! My only problem was the bed was too firm for je and no plug in in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice people. Old but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, but property is older and showing it. Thin walls, old furniture and beds. Lots of road and railroad noise, but all hotels on that road would have that issue as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mini Staycation

We took a mini staycation with our neighbor friends to enjoy a night in Grants. The motel was nice and we enjoyed the very friendly customer service by the night clerk. We like that the motel is pretty much in the middle of all the “to dos” in Grants. If we had known that pets were welcome we would have taken our little guy, Bassett Dachshund cross. Next time for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got to meet the owners of this classic motel. They are working to renovate the property and personally showed me to my room. It was a lovely change of pace from the generic hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Varah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very homey, comfortable & it isn't every day that you meet the owner of an establishment, very friendly & helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but upbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024