Step Back in Time at the Sunset Motel - Classic Charm with Modern Touches The Sunset Motel on Route 66 is a true step back in time--in the best way possible. From the paneling and vintage furniture to the mid-century artwork, the entire place feels like a well-preserved piece of Americana. It's clear the owners take great pride in maintaining the property and providing guests with a welcoming, nostalgic experience. Though it's just 650 feet from the interstate, we didn't hear any road noise at night--a pleasant surprise. While we weren't traveling with pets, the motel is clearly pet-friendly, with a nicely kept grassy area for pet relief. The pet fee is also very reasonable at just $15. Our main challenge was the lack of accessible power outlets in the room. As someone who uses a CPAP and travels with other electronic devices, this made things a bit tricky. The continental breakfast came in a charming little bag and included a bran muffin and two oranges. There's a coffee maker in the room, which was appreciated, but don't expect a full breakfast spread. The beds were very firm--in our opinion, too firm for a comfortable night's sleep. That might work for some, but it's something to be aware of if you prefer softer bedding. EV travelers should know that the Tesla charger onsite is owned and operated by Tesla, not the motel. The staff doesn't have much information about it. There are two units, both with J1772 adapters, and they appear identical to Tesla destination chargers. I charged at 11 amps to avoid idle fees and was pleased to see no charges after about 10 minutes post-charge. The cost was $0.36/kWh--about half the price of the Francis Energy Superchargers in the area. All in all, the Sunset Motel offers a unique and memorable stay for travelers who appreciate a retro vibe, friendly service, and a touch of Route 66 history. read more

Sunset Motel - EV Charging by Tesla, both NACS and J1772 available. - Hotels Near Me - Moriarty, New Mexico

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A surprise! Family owned and friendly to travelers ! We like motels. This one maintains her 60's Route 66 flair. Clean, well kept, and very furry friendly for our German Shepherds. Quiet the night we drive in mid week. Special touch having bed blankets available for hairy pets, lighted grassy run for walking and all for $15 each for pets. Worth it. We thought bed in our unit could have been firmer but that is the only negative. Surprise treats for breakfast were very yummy fresh pastries and suggestion list of good breakfast places. read more

My husband and I were travelling across country and wanted to stay in vintage lodging along Route 66. We chose the Sunset Motel, and we were not disappointed! The property is in a "L"-shaped motor court design and was opened in 1959. The original motor court has been maintained, with attractive landscaping and many art pieces evocative of Route 66. Attention has been paid to the property's original appearance, and vintage elements have been kept and lovingly maintained (e.g., paneling in the rooms, the tile bathroom and sink, and the mid-century furniture and lamps). At the same time, necessary modern elements have been incorporated (the individual heating/cooling unit for the room ["mini-split"], modern TV, microwave and fridge, and low-flow toilet) which all worked well. There are charging stations for EVs in the central parking area. We especially appreciated the thoughtful elements like the rubber duck in the bathroom, Peet's coffee for our coffeemaker, and chocolate kisses on the nightstand. There are plenty of bed linens (including extra blankets) and towels and washcloths for the bathroom. Our room had a nice set-up, with a sink in the bathroom as well as second one in the adjacent vanity area. The water pressure was a little low, and the temperature control for the shower was fairly touchy, but the plumbing was otherwise functional. The beds had very soft mattresses, which were great for my husband but not firm enough for me. The motel's cinderblock construction kept our room quiet despite being right on Route 66 (just off I-40), and we didn't notice any highway noise. The TV's operation took some figuring out; choosing "menu" on the remote finally gave us instructions for the system. The operation of the room's heating and cooling unit was also somewhat confusing, despite instructions posted next to the remote on the wall. It would be nice if the proprietors could provide simple instructions in the room or on the website regarding details for guests (e.g., how to get ice, operation of the TV and HVAC system). We know that extremes of temperature can occur in this area of the country; we stayed here during a temperate time and were comfortable, but we cannot fully comment on how effective the heating/cooling system would be for any given room mid-summer or in the dead of winter. All the exterior walls appear freshly painted, and the central parking area is clean and well-lit. The motel has easy access to local restaurants (be aware that all dining establishments in town close between 8 and 9 pm). Also be aware that, while travel sites state that the motel offers a "free breakfast," the hotel's website does not state this. Guests are provided with a gift bag with 1 pastry and 1 clementine per person, and there are coffee and tea available in the room. If you are looking for a genuine vintage motel on Route 66, we recommend the Sunset Motel! read more

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Loved this little family run hotel on our cross country trip. They have a Tesla charger!!!!! read more

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I absolutely loved staying here. retro and cute. clean and comfortable. the man at the front desk was so kind, we got fresh muffins given to us for breakfast when we checked in. I LOVE the vibe. it was an awesome stay!!!! read more

Great location, friendly staff. The bagged breakfast to go was really good! My husband loved the bear claw pastry and muffin. The shower / sink could use a little refresh/refurbishment. The heat is strange. There is a radiator and an AC, I think the AC fan comes on and is supposed to blow the radiator heated air into the room. It was a little chilly but warm if you stood directly next to the radiator. I was glad there was a fridge and coffee maker and the room was large. The bed was fine. The parking was good. I would stay here again, but I think it's a little more worn than you are led to believe. Overall, a good stop over for our road trip. read more

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Motel was clean but overly expensive for its age. The room had a desk with no chair to sit at it. The faucet in the bathroom had just a trickle with both knobs on full. We wanted to get on the road around 730 am but the supposed coffee and pastry was locked in the office so why call that a benefit. The bathroom had no fan so you have to open the window that had no screen. We looked on line and it said 112 with tax included. There was no AAA or senior discount and we were billed for 126.49. There was no plugs near the beds and we both use cpap for sleeping, thankfully we had an extension cord so we ran it across the room to use one. This place in our opinion should be about 75 or 80 bucks w/tax included. Sorry mediocre old school at best. read more

Love this place! They were friendly; the room was clean and welcoming; the dog relief area was grassy with bags and trash right there. I would strongly recommend this place. read more

I am a returning customer. This place it a treasure, large, clean rooms, reasonable prices, a little breakfast sack they sent to the room with you and the people at the front desk are the best. I wouldn't change a thing. read more

I hope they don't sell it. It should be on the National Historic Registry. They placed me in their vintage room. Many movies have been shot her. The young lady at the front desk was very nice and informative about the motel's history. read more

Fun old, yet well restored and safe, Route 66 motel. We were met quickly by the very friendly owner, who gave us the keys and told us to go to our rooms to get out of the heat while he did our paperwork. Rooms were restored, 1950's style, and fun. For some reason, our two rooms were not adjoining, despite having a reservation a month in advance. I took lots of photos, and imagined driving my 1963 Falcon down Route 66 to stay there at some point in the future. Breakfast was nothing but some muffins, and a promise for some green chili omelets which never happened -- disappointing. My kids were told not to "frolic" in the parking lot -- they were just throwing a frisbee back and forth, nowhere near the cars or anything else that could possibly be damaged -- disappointing. Price was on the high side, and based on the two above disappointing issues, we will stay elsewhere next time. read more

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I'd give this for stars but there were a few issues with my room. The bad - my room didn't seem fully clean. It smelled of dog and there was no fan on when I walked in, making the smell strong. There was also food and fur on the bench by the front door. I did not eat on the bench nor did I bring a pet. I think it might benefit from good deep clean of the carpet. It could also use something more on the window to block out the light and people who look in a they could see the beds. The okay - there is an outside seating area, but it smelled strongly of gas which made me wonder about the old looking propane tank in the barbecue. The good - the bed was comfortable, there was a cat in the lobby, and there were fresh baked pastries for breakfast, along with two clementines. It is a cute motel, and the bathroom was nice. Also the soap in the bathroom smelled great. read more

Sunset Motel - Hotels Near Me - Moriarty, New Mexico

This motel was so nice and chatting with the owner was so lovely! The room was immaculate, and they provide you with a bag of goodies for breakfast from the local bakery. read more

I highly recommend this charming motel. It's clean, convenient, and quiet. We will definitely be staying here again.

What a fun experience!! My son and I stayed here on the way to a baseball tourney. I booked it based on all of the awesome reviews, and they were not wrong!! I was looking for a motel off of Route 66 and this was perfect...The room was charming, vintage and so clean! The owner met us at check-in and suggested a dinner option, gave us our keys and a bag of yummy muffins. When we walked into the room it was like walking back in time! So fun! Definitely stop here if you're traveling through! read more

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Amazing service! Clean room! Great for kids! Delicious breakfast. 10/10 . 100% would recommend!

After reading reviews on this motel, we booked it for the night. We were pleasantly surprised by the warm and welcoming reception from the owner. The motel looked clean and well maintained from the outside. We were informed they no longer offered continental breakfast, but provided us with homemade muffins and oranges. Perfect for us. We received the key, an actual key, and pulled the car directly in front of the door. Upon entry we saw it was a small room but very clean and welcoming. There was a rubber duck and chocolate kisses to help us enjoy the room. The bed was clean and comfortable, tv worked great with many channels from which to choose. Coffee maker, mini fridge and microwave provided. Bathroom was clean and towels were soft and absorbent. I strongly suggest stopping here if your driving on the I-40. So glad we stayed out of the bigger city and away from the chain hotels. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Husband stayed here during cross-country road trip. Very friendly service. Comfortable room. Updated to authentic vintage Route 66 vibes. Clean. read more

Very cute old-fashioned roadside motel. The receptionist was very sweet and friendly, and even gave us a goodie bag!

This is by far one of the cleanest rooms I've ever stayed in! It's got dated charm and you can see the pride the owner takes in the property. Very pet friendly also. I highly recommend it! To top it off we were met by the owner when we arrived with our keys and a bag of locally baked muffins, delicious. read more

Sunset Motel - Cute attention to detail. - Hotels Near Me - Moriarty, New Mexico

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My Father and I stayed here recently and this is such a funky, cool little Motel. I loved their delicious home made muffins (the coffee cake one is amazing)! The attention to detail is amazing...you can tell they care about doing things right. Wi-Fi worked well as did the TV. Very personable and very helpful. Super clean and super nostalgic. Plus my father was super stoked about the Blake's burgers nearby with the Hatch Green Chili's lol. Five Stars we will be back! read more

Super clean for older motel! Being a retired Chief Engineer for the Radisson hotel in upstate NY. Everything was well maintained. Manager/ owners were very friendly. Very welcoming. As you can tell very pleased. Would highly recommend and stay there again. John and Sue read more

Clean, quiet, no frills motel run by the sweetest couple in all New Mexico. Our family of four have stayed here a number of times on road trips, and it's always an enjoyable stay. The beds are comfortable, the bathroom is clean, and that's mostly what we hope for in any motel stay. We will most certainly be back. read more

If you are traveling with a dog, it is the best! We stayed here on our way East from AZ and on our return to AZ. The rooms are very clean, comfortable beds, quiet, with a nice dog potty area crossed the parking lot. The Owners welcome you in and provide really good fresh baked goods upon checking in. read more

We stopped here after a very long day! Super lovely staff. A little disappointed after a long day we were given a room with 2 double beds. The staff did not tell me that was what I was getting. 31 years of marriage and haven't had to sleep in 2 separate beds before. Oh well, we survived. Also the room while very clean and attractive really smelled of smoke. Mattresses were very soft. Also coffee in the lobby provided at 7 am which is pretty late for people traveling. Did appreciate the cute and thoughtful touches. Would stay again but only if there was a queen sized bed. read more

I made a reservation from the road based on Yelp reviews and once again the faithful reviewers did not disappoint. The Sunset Motel is a clean, well kept, convenient, friendly, pet welcoming, affordable and comfortable. Just down the road you will find several restuarants or you can get a pizza delivered to the motel room. We will definetly stay here again. read more

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Great little Motel! Where I'm from " motels " are the rent by the hour places that tend to be undesirable, half cleaned whore harbors.....but not Sunset!! I opened my mind because of the advice of a nice local fella. He was 100% right!!! My room was as clean as any large, fancy $200 hotel. No springs poking through on the mattress or any of the stuff I expected from a " motel ". If ever in Moriarty I advice giving Sunset a shot. Don't expect motel prices. My overnight stay was $70 + read more

Adorable, squeaky clean retro motel with almost everything you need and nothing you don't. (An outlet in the bathroom would be good, although there's one just outside on the wall.) It's on the list if we're ever back this way, for sure! Pro tip: don't rub the cat's tummy, no matter how sweetly she asks! read more

Sunset Motel - Neon on Route 66 - Hotels Near Me - Moriarty, New Mexico

Was driving across country on i40 and was trying to make it to Kirkland AFB to stay the night. We were getting tired of being in the car and so were the pups! Started looking on Expedia, yelp, and google reviews for an inexpensive stop for the night. Saw this place and read the reviews. I was skeptical that a outdoor motel with only 19 rooms identical to bates motel could offer so much! Trust the 5 star reviews. This hidden gem is awesome! Very retro style rooms, very clean and comfortable! If I ever pass back through I will stay again. Pet friendly and nice little breakfast! Free wifi. Only complaint for me was the water pressure and that it took a little long for hot water to get warm. It's a 1960's motel. What did i expect? Lol Owner greets you when you check in and talks about the area, and gives restaurant recommendations based on previous travelers. read more

Sunset Motel - Hotels Near Me - Moriarty, New Mexico

Most "retro" hotels use the term as an excuse for being run-down and nasty, but not this place. VERY clean(!), comfortable beds, helpful staff on the phone, and has obviously been renovated & kept up. Like walking into a "new" hotel must have been back in the day. We liked that there's a full bathroom, plus an extra sink/mirror too, all around the corner from the beds so the lights didn't shine right on the bed. And did I mention that we found it to be very clean? Way better than the several places we've stayed in Albuquerque and Moriarty on our trips from AZ to OK. Definitely staying here again. read more

Cute Motel sweet owner but don't waste the money why go to comfort in for 20$ more , no plugs for anything in the bathroom so your blow drying your hair on the bed. Not ideal for me when trying to get ready for a wedding, can't take a Shower if the maid is doing the wash ... Beds are very uncomfortable, omg your not going to get a good night sleep at all , besides that it is very clean !!! read more

Was pleasantly surprised by this little gem of a motel. Mary at the front desk was very friendly. The rooms were so clean - husband commented that the bathrooms were the cleanest he's ever seen in a hotel/motel. It was quiet, beds were comfortable and room was very spacious - we had a two room setup with 4 beds. Highly recommend staying here over driving to Albuquerque or Gallup. Fun fact: Jeff Bridges filmed a scene from Hell or High Water here! read more

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Incredible spot to stop on the way to Phoenix. The motel was literally the simply cleanest motel I have ever stayed in. The owner was super nice and explained the history. A few days prior I stayed at a dive that was a fraction of the age of this place. There was no excuse that this place was better other than the owner cares. I love the retro look and I was extremely comfortable. read more

We decided to stay at this motel because we were finding nothing in Albuquerque that we liked, especially in reviews. We loved the place. It is pet friendly, complete with a nice grassy area for the dog's needs. The hotel dates to 1959 and is on the old route 66 highway so a very mid-century vibe. The furniture might very well be original but in really nice shape. I doubt there are very many mid-century modern motel furnishings left so these were a treat. The beds were very comfortable. The metal chairs outside looks period and there is a great patio. All in all, for us, it was lovely and we recommend you visit. read more

Well that worked out just fine. I lived in Stanley a couple years ago before moving to Texas. Had to stop on a Hwy 40 trip and got to try this classic out. Worked out just fine!! Def would come back. Nice amenities, roomy, quaint, 1959 all the way. Parking in front of each room. Same family who's owned it since it's inception; 1959. Thanks guys!! Not NYC; Def Route 66 gem. And breakfast from an awesome bakery just west of Edgewood!! Yep read more

Sweet 50's era motel w all original decor. This one was built by the owner's family and has been lovingly taken care of. Very quiet, w a clean patio w BBQ avail for guests. Inexpensive, cute and clean! Highly recommend if you're passing through. No pool. AC, fridge and micro in every room. read more

Clean, friendly, and in the process of being updated and remodeled. Nice hot shower, plenty of water. Amazing Vizio 42" or so flat screen. Pet friendly. Nice dog walk. Mattresses need to be on the replace ASAP list along with one of the two sink areas. No control knobs on the A/C. In other words, the outside temp won over the interior temperature desirability. Priced right - would stay there again with cooler weather - be sure and ask for a wiFi code. Jim and Carol from Oklahoma read more

Loved this hotel. We stayed here on our way from Ohio to Arizona based on the reviews we had read online. We were not disappointed. Super clean, quiet, conveniently located, and comfortable. The lady at the check in desk gave us delivery recommendations, and had I not been sick I would have enjoyed the pizza she recommended. Affordable, large room, decent little breakfast, and pet friendly. Not only did the humans enjoy their stay but the dogs did too. Highly recommend this hotel. read more

The Sunset Motel has been the highlight of our cross-country road trip. The owner, Mike, the son of the of man who built and started it in 1959. Mike and his wife are 2 of the kindest souls we have met on our trip. They have lovingly restored the property. It is a pet friendly property. We have made new friends and we will always be stopping by in our future travels, be sure to chat with them bit. read more

Highly recommend!! Throwback gem! Even KEYS with plastic tags! Charming décor inside and out. Very comfortable. If we weren't travelling on a time frame, would've stayed another night. Plenty of parking for trucks. Chairs right outside the room for smoking. Patio with gas and charcoal grills. True down home hospitality. If we ever have the opportunity we will stay again! read more