After a long day of business and crossing several state lines, we ended up in Tucumcari New Mexico…read moreand found our way to the Roadrunner Lodge. It came recommended from the blue swallow Motel which was full for that night. It's along Route 66 and with the Centennial celebration coming up soon, it was wonderful to be able to see this motel in its updated glory. The Roadrunner Lodge is considered mid-century modern. The room was nicely decorated and created the feel of going back in time. Very well kept with some nice updates, while staying true to the theme of a bygone era. Tucumcari was once considered a little Las Vegas because of all of its neon signs. A lot of the businesses have kept some of those neon signs alive, which makes it beautiful to drive through at night. The owner of the Roadrunner Lodge has a passion for keeping those neon signs lit and active in his community. There is not a coffee maker in the room, but there is a nice coffee station with breakfast treats in the front office in the morning. This was a fun and pleasant stay and I would recommend this motel, especially for anyone with nostalgia of Route 66.

This is one of the cleanest motels we've ever stayed in. A true throw back to the 50-60's on Route…read more66. Very clean, very comfortable. Highly recommend!

Visiting in person is exactly as you'd expect from what you've seen online. It beautiful, clean,…read morewell maintained and satisfying to look at. We didn't stay as we were just passing thru on our Chicago to Santa Monica Route 66 journey, but we still felt very satisfied having stopped to get our Passport stamp. It is definitely a must-see.

What an absolutely delightful stay! Pulling into the lot and seeing people outside their rooms,…read morechatting and connecting, felt like a step back in time. Walking into the lobby and being warmly greeted by Rob made it even more special! The room was spotless and beautifully restored with such thoughtful touches. We especially loved FaceTiming the grands using the "old-time" wall phone--they got such a kick out of seeing and hearing us on a phone that plugged into the wall! The entire Blue Swallow experience captured a sense of nostalgia while still being incredibly comfortable. Thank you, Rob and Dawn, for your passion and joy in creating such a truly 5-star stay!

Overall, pretty good. Definitely a good bang for the buck. I was traveling with 3 dogs (because I'm…read morecrazy, haha) and the reviews for the most part seemed descent enough and the price couldn't be beat - don't see $60 rooms these days really.... And the pet fee was only $10 per pet. The room was nicely kept. It's an older place, but it was clean and descent. Had a fridge and microwave which was nice. Only thing, they need to get some new towels. The hand towel I used first was almost worn through.... That would be my main and only real issue. It was exactly what it seemed to be and just what I needed after a long day on the road, before another long day on the road - with a bunch of fur babies! Oh! And they let you have a free post card to mail and they'll stamp it and send it. And give you a free sticker. Off the original Route 66. Very cute touch.... Feels old school.

Not bad, clean room and quiet place for a good night sleep after a long drive. The reception,…read moreperhaps the boss is a nice person.

This motel is perfect for a long road trip. It is clean,…read morequiet, and has a charm that is hard to find and replicate. An older gentleman held a room for my mother, myself AND our cat (that's right, it is pet friendly) I highly recommend if you need a place off of route 66

We had driven over 600 miles eastbound and the weather had been quite cold for this time of year…read more That probably explains why we didn't have any bugs on our windshield. We got to town and it had warmed up to a very pleasant 70 degrees. We got a room and we were casually unloading our PU for the night. We left the room door open while we were carrying in our stuff. We were in no hurry to unload, and the room could stand a bit of airing out. The owner showed up at our door and informed us he wanted us to keep our door shut because of bugs. He reaches into the room, grabbed the door handle, and slammed the door shut. With us standing right there!! There are too many other decent motels in this town (and cheaper) to put up with that crap!

Stayed in a pet-friendly room after a 16 hour slog across the interstate. Bed was perfect, water…read morepressure was excellent and there's a pet area on the north side of the building adjacent to the stairwell, allowing you to egress your pets without using the main lobby! Can recommend!

We are booked for 5 days and this was our first night here. We have the executive king room. Bed is…read morecomfortable and the sofa is a nice plus. There's also a mini fridge and microwave. The continental breakfast was bad. Coffee was very weak. Omelets were eggs w nacho cheese type cheese. Sausage was thin and dry. The plastic utensils are the flimsy of flimsiness...cheap. Come on La Quinta you can do better for your customers! P.S. The Best Western across the parking lot has an awesome breakfast selection with green chili gravy and awesome dark roast coffee. I've also requested a luggage stand and still no response. Definitely room for improvement overall.

Sometimes a place is more than just somewhere to sleep, and that's exactly how we felt about the…read moreMotel Safari in Tucumcari. After hours on I-40, we pulled in hoping for a clean room and a good night's sleep. Instead, we found one of the cutest little Route 66 motels we've stayed in. The orange and teal colors, the retro vibe, the beautifully crafted property...it all has so much personality. You can tell this isn't just another motel. It's a place that people genuinely care about. The woman at check-in was incredibly friendly, and opening the door to a room that was already perfectly cool, with oldies playing and Turner Classic Movies tuned on the TV, honestly made us grin. It felt like stepping into a different era in the best possible way. Then there are the practical things: the room was unbelievably clean, the beds were cozy, the sheets were soft, the A/C worked perfectly, and OH MY GOODNESS...the water pressure! After a long day on the road, that shower was glorious. Being able to back the car right up to our door was convenient, the property was peaceful and quiet all night, and we felt completely comfortable and safe. There are plenty of places to stay in Tucumcari. This is one we'll actually remember. We left saying, "Yep...next time we're staying here again.

Motel Safari was the highlight of my entire trip on Route 66! A beautiful building right on the…read morehistoric road, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Known as the inspiration for "Radiator Springs" in the Disney movie Cars, it was an incredible stop to the heart of the mother road. The owner Rich was so kind and personable. He made us feel right at home especially from New York! He gave us a whole introduction about the history of the motel, recommendations for local places around, his favorite spots to eat, and how everything works in the motel! The rooms are SPECTACTULAR! Absolutely spotless and pristine, decorated in a vibrant orange, blue and cream color. Everything looked and felt like you were stuck in the 50s. There was even a radio that had a dial, only playing 50s and 60s music. You park right outside of your motel door, with a key to get inside. Super easy process and easy to see when you get there! There is a dead bolt and chain to lock the room as well. An absolutely wonderful stay on the heart of Route 66! Would love to come back and stay longer and try more!

Easy access off the interstate for a bathroom break (compared to Route 66 gas station in Newkirk)…read more Bathrooms were decent and had flush toilets. Do not be on your phone when walking around and pay attention to your surroundings. I didn't notice a young western diamondback rattler in the bathroom with me until I sat down to do my business. Thankfully, the rattler stayed in his/her area but I feel a bit of my privacy was taken away. Thankfully, I could wash my hands and leave the restroom without a nasty bite and my husband rescued me and others by using a caution sign to move the snake outside.

It had an Andromita Strain quality to it with the alarm blaring on the septic system. It was clean…read morebut not exactly inviting.

A quiet rest area along I-40 in eastern New Mexico, this was a good stop for a break. The rest area…read moreseparates the cars and the trucks with the restroom structure in between. There is a historical marker here which reads, "Rising above these red-earth lowlands to the south is the Llano Estacado or Staked Plain, a high plateau covering some 32,000 square miles in eastern New Mexico and adjacent areas in Texas. Topographically, it is one of the flattest areas in the United States, and rises to 450 feet above the surrounding great Plains." I was not yet ready to stop for the night but this would be a worthy spot in my Sprinter van. [Review 21101 overall - 146 in New Mexico - 64 of 2024.]